Mechanical Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Leeds; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturer is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer in Leeds, offering a £34,000 salary and a daytime schedule. The role involves maintaining production equipment, ensuring compliance with safety policies, and providing emergency mechanical assistance. Ideal candidates will have a mechanical background, relevant qualifications, and strong knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems. This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive engineering team committed to development.

Benefits

Ongoing development opportunities

Collaborative engineering team

Secure and growing industry

Qualifications

• Proven background in mechanical maintenance within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, conveyors, and fault-finding techniques.
• Familiarity with servo drives is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure full compliance with company health and safety policies.
• Carry out planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance.
• Support the installation of new equipment and continuous improvement projects.
• Fault find, troubleshoot, and resolve issues to minimize downtime.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Fault-finding techniques

Team player

Education

Time-served apprenticeship or relevant mechanical engineering qualifications

Job description

Overview

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer — Location: Leeds — Salary: £34,000 — Hours: Monday to Friday, 07:00 – 15:00

Are you a Mechanical Engineer looking for an opportunity in a Global Manufacturer?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading global manufacturer that is expanding its mechanical engineering team due to continued growth and investment. The company operates in a fast-paced, sustainable industry and is committed to innovation, efficiency and high-quality production. With strong market demand and ambitious plans for the future, this is the perfect time to become part of a business that values its employees and offers excellent career development.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure full compliance with company health and safety policies at all times.
• Carry out planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance on a wide range of production equipment.
• Work with mechanical systems including pneumatics, hydraulics, conveyors, drives, belts, pumps, and gearboxes.
• Fault find, troubleshoot, and resolve issues to minimise downtime and maximise efficiency.
• Support the installation of new equipment and continuous improvement projects.
• Complete accurate maintenance records, ensuring all procedures are followed.
• Provide emergency mechanical assistance when required.
• Collaborate with colleagues across engineering and production to achieve targets.

About You

• Proven background in mechanical maintenance within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, conveyors, and fault-finding techniques.
• Time-served apprenticeship or relevant mechanical engineering qualifications.
• Familiarity with servo drives (desirable but not essential).
• Problem-solving mindset with excellent attention to detail.
• Team player with the flexibility to adapt to operational needs.

What’s in It for You?

• £34,000 salary
• Day shift only – Monday to Friday, 07:00 – 15:00
• The chance to join a secure and growing industry
• A supportive and collaborative engineering team
• Ongoing development opportunities with a global leader

If this sounds like your next role, or you’d like more information, get in touch today or click apply!

Contact

Zoe Murray
Senior Executive Consultant
0151 209 2050
zoe.murray at aspion.co.uk